Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 6) — Water in three major dams in Bulacan have reached spilling level as rain continues to drench parts of Luzon and the Visayas, authorities said on Friday.
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A flood advisory by state weather bureau PAGASA said the water level of Angat Dam rose to 216.02 meters, above its normal high level of 212.00 meters.
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Meanwhile, the water level of Ipo Dam reached 101.25 meters, slightly exceeding its normal high level of 101.00 meters.
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Water in Bustos Dam also reached spilling level at 17.40 meters, above its normal high level of 17 meters.
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The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office advised residents near the swollen Angat River to be alert for possible flooding.
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Among those given warning are residents of Norzagaray, Angat, San Rafael, Bustos, Pulilan, Plaridel, Calumpit, Paombong and Hagonoy.
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As of Thursday evening, Ipo and Angat dams were opened to reduce their volume of water.
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Earlier, several areas in Bulacan suspended classes due to the bad weather.
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